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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.66, 8,093.27 and 2,106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.66, 8,093.27 and 2,106.87 is: 3,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.66 : 8,093.27 = 2,106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.66/8,093.27 = 2,106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.66x = 8,093.27 × 2,106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.66x = 17,051,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,467.76/5,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.80

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